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designated sections

[/ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd ˈsɛkʃənz/]
noun
seções designadas
1. Specific areas or portions that have been officially assigned, marked, or set apart for a particular purpose
Smoking is only permitted in designated sections of the building.
É permitido fumar apenas nas seções designadas do edifício.
2. Predetermined zones established by authority or regulation
Employees should park their vehicles in designated sections of the lot.
Os funcionários devem estacionar seus veículos nas seções designadas do estacionamento.
Synonyms
assigned areasallocated zonesmarked sectionsreserved areasspecified portions
Antonyms
unrestricted areasunmarked zonesfree sectionsunassigned areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seções designadas
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
secções designadas
Uses alternative spelling 'secção' instead of 'seção'
São Paulo
áreas designadas
Often replaced with 'áreas' in more informal speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay within bounds
follow the rules
keep to assigned spaces
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